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Build a easy, low cost Loco Carrier
Do you have a need for a locomotive carrier? When Bachmann introduced their Spectrum 4-4-0 American I discovered a need for a simple, easy to construct locomotive carrier.
Mar 30, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
5 Minute Project: Track Stops
While rearranging the 4'x8' table I use to store some of my rolling stock on, I realized I needed new end of track stops or I would have to buy some new end of track bumpers.
Mar 16, 2011 - 9:00:00 AM
This Cradle Will Not Fall or Fail
As I thought about the engine cradle I had up in Maryland, I remembered that it was made from a very firm, but pliable foam. So I went to my trusty Mac and opened Firefox and Googled "foam". When I did that I found was the solution to my problems.
Feb 23, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
Light Duty Maintenance Stand
This write-up describes a little project I had in mind for several years, but somehow the right piece of lumber was never on hand. Finally, prompted by the invitation to submit hints for the 2011 LSOL calendar, I decided to go ahead.
Feb 9, 2011 - 10:00:07 AM
Maintenance People on and Around Your Loco
After I finished the GP-9 and set it up on the track, it still needed something to make it look more prototypical. Since it had all of the access doors opened, I wanted to put some maintenance people on and around the loco so that it would appear that it was being serviced.
Dec 22, 2010 - 9:59:00 AM
Building A Low Deck Trestle Bridge
As usual I would be daydreaming about building some of these projects and having my own railroad eventually. I say daydreaming because my carpentry skills tend to be on the "rough-in" side and anything like finish carpentry is NOT my forte.
Sep 22, 2010 - 9:00:01 AM
Building Cribbing: A How-to Guide from the PN&SP Railroad
Recently Rick Brown updated some cribbing on his railroad. Over the course of several months he posted his adventures in our LSOL.com Workshops. It was so detailed and informative Peter edited the posts and compiled the photos into one article for you to enjoy.
Nov 4, 2009 - 10:04:00 AM
Telltales - Any device that serves as a warning.
For several years as a model railroader, I have always noted with interest a feature found on many model railroads in the smaller scales, but I don't believe that I have ever seen one of them on a Large Scale railroad. That feature is a piece of equipment called a "telltale".
Oct 21, 2009 - 10:00:00 AM
Pendulum Animation: Making a Circus Performer
My latest project involves repurposing a home made magnetic pendulum to animate a gymnast who swings back & forth on a horizontal bar.
Oct 7, 2009 - 10:00:01 AM
WOW! Magnetically Steered Automotive System for your Garden Railroad. (Article & Video)
After enjoying running trains for several years on my Grand Teton garden railroad, I decided to add more action to the layout. In 2001, I began to discuss with an engineer friend the possibilities of putting operating automobiles on the layout. Over many cups of coffee and some discussion, we laid out the parameters.
Jan 14, 2009 - 10:00:00 AM
There is more to Lego than just Lego Trains
Whenever I get to travel along on my dad's business trips he always makes time to visit the local Lego store in town -- if there is one. Come learn about the PICK-a-BRICK wall and how you can use what you find there on your railroad.
Aug 27, 2008 - 9:00:00 AM
An Easy to Build Water Column
The basis for this article is that while water tanks were a common sight along railroad lines, in the locomotive servicing area the use of water columns, (or water standpipes) were the norm because from a central water tank, a series of water columns could be installed to service multiple tracks over a wide area.
Nov 7, 2007 - 10:00:00 AM
Make a Large Scale Billboard - Part 3
The final step in adding this bit of nostalgia to your railroad is to put some kind of advertisement on your billboard you have made. You have two options. Make them yourself, or find images of old billboards to use.
Sep 19, 2007 - 9:00:00 AM
Make a Large Scale Billboard - Part 2
Billboards of all shapes and sizes have blighted the American countryside for decades. Now you can build your own to blight your garden railway in ways never before imagined.
Sep 12, 2007 - 9:00:00 AM
Make a Large Scale Billboard - Part 1
Billboards of all shapes and sizes have blighted the American countryside for decades. Now you can build your own to blight your garden railway in ways never before imagined.
Sep 5, 2007 - 9:00:00 AM
Striving for Realism - Realistic Little Details
Realistic little details, such as street signs, company names, inscriptions on tombstones, and lettering on locomotives and rolling stock, can personalize your garden railroad and add some whimsical fun as well. There are some fairly simple ways to accomplish what you envision and it does not have to be an expensive process.
Nov 1, 2006 - 9:00:00 AM
Enhance a Hap E. Camper
Thanks to Joe Fotschky, Team LSOL members were made aware of a very nice little camper trailer available through Chevron retailers.
Sep 6, 2006 - 10:00:00 AM
Make your own car S A L E
One of the things I like about Large Scale Garden Railroads is the detail that is added to the better layouts.
Jan 11, 2006 - 6:42:00 AM
The "Frick & Frack" Vertical Train Storage Rack
It all started when I ran out of space, but didn't stop buying rolling stock and engines! What was I thinking!
Nov 30, 2005 - 6:57:00 AM
An Unexamined Railroad Is Not Worth Running
My apologies to Socrates for paraphrasing his quotation for the title, but I must admit that I am one who loves to measure, count and analyze things.
Aug 17, 2005 - 7:01:00 AM
Building on a Budget - Potted Plants
The latest addition to my budget minded accessories are my "potted plants".
Aug 25, 2004 - 11:43:00 AM
More Cheap Accessories: Better Boxes!
A recent article by Jo Anne DeKeles about inexpensive boxes prompted me to write about another way of making boxes for your garden railroad layout.
Mar 17, 2004 - 5:21:00 AM
More Cheap Accessories
In the last couple centuries almost everything that was shipped, from apples to oil, was packed in a barrel.They were easy to roll down the gangplanks of ships and roll up the ramps of box cars.
Feb 25, 2004 - 8:38:00 AM
Making Stairs Stringers For your Structures
I received a couple E-Mails from some of the guys here in LSOL about making stairs. So I thought this would help some of you guys and gals make your projects a bit easier.
Feb 18, 2004 - 8:44:00 AM
Making Accessories on the Cheap
What I can start to do is help you save money by showing you how to create some ofthese accessories for yourself.
Feb 4, 2004 - 7:41:00 AM
Kit Bashing The Model T Die Cast Trucks
This is the part of the hobby I enjoy. Finding something I like and turning it into something I really love.
Nov 5, 2003 - 9:14:00 AM
How to use "Power Towers" as sprinklers
The solution that came to me was drip watering. It works for nurseries so I can make it work for me. Simple enough, right? Wrong.
Oct 29, 2003 - 7:35:00 AM
Kit Bashing a Wells Fargo Stagecoach
Before I start explaining the kit-bashing project I would like to give you a brief history of where the Wells Fargo coaches came into existence.
Aug 13, 2003 - 8:27:00 AM
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